FAFIA's paper on women and the fiscal imbalance
Version imprimableFAFIA's paper on women and the fiscal imbalance
A copy of this document will also be posted on our website at www.fafia-afai.org .
This document elaborates on how increased federal transfers to the provinces and territories represent a real opportunity for Canada to better comply with its human rights obligations to women, but only if governments agree to develop common standards and designate monies for programs and services on which women heavily rely. It also de-mystifies some of the terms of the current debate and articulates what, in our view, is at stake for women in this discussion.
Le Réseau canadien pour la santé des femmes et les Centres d'excellence pour la santé des femmes reçoivent une aide financière de Santé Canada par l'entremise du Programme de contribution pour la santé des femmes. Les opinions exprimées ne reflète pas nécessairement la politique officielle de Santé Canada.